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Firefighters battle fire at Crypto.com Arena
Firefighters briefly battled a blaze burning inside of Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. It was first reported at around 4:15 p.m. at the stadium, located in the 1000 block of S. Figueroa Street near 12th Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. They were called after "moderate smoke" began to show from a storage room on the first floor of the arena, which caused sprinklers to activate on both the first and second floors, according to LAFD. "With a significant decrease in visible smoke ... firefighters are working to isolate the source," one of LAFD's updates read. "There is no visible, active fire." They finally found the source within the ducting system in Sub Level 1 up to the first floor. Crews were expected to remain on scene as they performed a water removal operation, LAFD said. No injuries were reported and a cause for the incident remains under investigation. Arena, formerly known as Staples Center, is the home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Sparks and Kings. It also hosts dozens of other concerts and events throughout the year.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Goldberg Gives Major Health Update Ahead of WWE Retirement Match
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bill Goldberg remains one of the biggest spectacles in the history of professional wrestling. Boasting incredible strength, athleticism, and charisma, Goldberg quickly became one of the most dominant wrestlers in WCW and one of the most popular figures in the business, who is still seen as a major draw today. More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Talent Comes Out Of Retirement For One Night Sadly, it appears that his career is coming to an end with the legendary superstar announcing that he will have a WWE retirement match back in November 2024. "Here's the deal," Goldberg said on during an appearance on the SEC Network. "The news of the day is that, per three executives -- Nick Khan, Chris Legentil, and Paul Levesque -- in 2025, Goldberg is having his retirement match!" 🚨 BREAKING: @Goldberg just announced that his retirement match will take place NEXT YEAR! 👀 🎥: @SECNetwork — WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2024 "I think we know who the subject or the victim, probably the frontrunner right now, we know who it is. In 2025, Goldberg makes his return in a retirement match." Despite promising it would be in a few months, there have been very few updates regarding said match. That is, until now. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Bill Goldberg attends WWE 20th Anniversary Celebration Marking Premiere of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX at Staples Center on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Bill Goldberg attends WWE 20th Anniversary Celebration Marking Premiere of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX at Staples Center on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, a recent episode of the Carcast podcast, Goldberg provided an update regarding his training process for the upcoming match, which is now believed to take place during the summer. .@Goldberg said on his CarCast podcast that his WWE retirement match will be this summer. — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) February 20, 2025 "I feel a little bit better, I've gained a little bit of weight man," Goldberg said, per Skylar Russell of Fightful. "Done a little kickboxing on the weekends. I'm getting there man, I've got a little bit of time left. Slowly but surely, Rome wasn't built in a day." More Pro Wrestling: WWE WrestleMania 42 Relocation Confirmed: Report Additionally, Goldberg revealed that he was injury-free, specifically how he was taking care of his shoulder "like rebuilding a car, "Believe me, it's been really tough to control myself but I think I'm on a good schedule. I'm injury free as of right now." "I can do things with [my shoulder] — I couldn't do anything with it in December. It's one of those things — it's like rebuilding a car. You've got to strip it down to the bare minimum and sequentially build it in a logical form. It applies with a vehicle, it applies with your body. "I can't get overzealous and put shit on before it's time. It's a very slow process but I think the way I'm going about it is hopefully gonna work." More Pro Wrestling: Absent WWE Stars Could Return Sooner Than Expected: Report Former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Wants to Join Video Game Adaptation For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
News18
21-05-2025
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When Tim Pierce Opened For The Eagles And Later Got Banned From Concert
Last Updated: Tim Pierce shared how a friend helped him stay at a venue where he opened the night for The Eagles and was later asked to leave. Renowned session guitarist Tim Pierce has recently shared a bizarre incident when he got banned backstage sometime after he opened for The Eagles concert. Pierce worked with several heavyweights in the music industry, including pop sensations like Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato to name a few. Recently, he posted a video on his YouTube channel where he opened up about the turn of events that got him open and banned backstage during The Eagles' concert on the same day. Sharing the story with his more than 5.67 lakh subscribers, Pierce called it the 'biggest night for musicians" in history during that time. The incident took place during the New Year's Eve at the turn of the millennium, while Pierce remained a member of Linda Ronstadt's band, Guitar World magazine reported. The Eagles as well as Jackson Browne were set to perform at the event that took place at Los Angeles-based Staples Center (now known as Arena). The tickets for the concert started at $50 and went up to $1,000 apiece. Talking about the events that took place after Ronstadt's set, Pierce said that this is the 'reality of big-time show business". This was the time when musicians and artists were performing mega gigs 'for great fees," he added. Amid tight security, the group went to perform warm-up shows in the run up to the big event. Pierce said that the security at the event was beefed up and even Don Henley faced 'trouble" with the guards. 'There was some sort of kerfuffle. Some angry words were exchanged," he mentioned. As the venue started filling with 'New Year's Eve revelers," Pierce decided to watch the event after his gig from the side of the stage. For the same, he was even provided with an Access All Areas pass. However, things soon turned ugly for him as halfway through Jackson Browne's performance, Pierce and his wife were told 'all of a sudden" that their backstage access was being revoked. They were informed that after Browne's set, they were 'no longer welcome in the building." After hearing this, Pierce's mind 'went into overdrive". Soon after, he started investigating the matter and realised that the crew members of The Eagles had a yellow sticker attached to their photo IDs — something that remained missing from their credentials. While Pierce started thinking what could be done to stay in the concert and was 'about to give up," he realised that his friend, audio engineer Dave Covelli, served as the Staples Center manager. Both of them earlier worked together for four years. Pierce did not waste any time and got in touch with Covelli and things worked out in his favour. He was later allowed to sit with his 'unimpeachable" Staples Center-issued pass. The side of the stage turned into a 'ghost town" for them as the staff members of The Eagles walked around with 'daggers in their eyes". Sharing another 'moment of awkwardness," Pierce shared that his family decided to leave the venue early to beat the traffic. But when he went backstage to get his guitar, he was stopped by a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) official. '…it was a forbidden zone to go back into the dressing rooms," said Pierce, adding that the 'nice officer" then allowed him to walk down the 'hallowed halls of Eagledom." First Published:
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Taylor Swift Fans Catch Glimpse of Singer for First Time in Months
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Taylor Swift was seen for the first time in months in a photo shared by pal Selena Gomez. Newsweek reached out to Gomez's representative via email for comment. The Context The singers have been friends since 2008 when Swift was dating Joe Jonas, and Gomez was dating Nick Jonas. "We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical," Gomez told KISS FM UK in 2017. "It was amazing, because [Taylor] was the girl with the big curly hair and all the bracelets and the cowboy boots. And I was definitely up-and-coming, and we just clicked." Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Eras Tour at Johan Cruijff Arena on July 4, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Eras Tour at Johan Cruijff Arena on July 4, 2024 in Amsterdam, TAS Rights Management Over the years, they've publicly supported one another. In December, Gomez announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco via Instagram, and the "Cruel Summer" singer reacted to the news by clicking the heart button. She also wrote: "yes I will be the flower girl." At the time of publication, her remark garnered more than 1.9 million likes. What To Know On Wednesday, Gomez took to Instagram to share a slew of throwback photos. In the 12th slide of the 13-slide album, Gomez and Swift could be seen performing during Swift's 1989 World Tour in Los Angeles in 2015. "lil blast from the past because basically I'm lying horizontal rn [right now] and reminiscing bout some memories," the "Calm Down" songstress captioned her post. Taylor Swift (R) and Selena Gomez (L) perform onstage during Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour in Los Angeles at the Staples Center on August 26, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Gomez shared this photo to... Taylor Swift (R) and Selena Gomez (L) perform onstage during Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour in Los Angeles at the Staples Center on August 26, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Gomez shared this photo to her Instagram earlier this week. More Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images for TAS Following her record-breaking Eras Tour, which concluded in December, Swift has largely kept a low profile. Her last public appearance was at Super Bowl LIX in February when the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Philadelphia Eagles. The pop star supported her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and looked on as the Eagles won 40-22. In March, celebrity gossip site Deuxmoi posted a video of the couple dining at a restaurant in Park City, Utah. Swift has also mostly kept off social media. She hasn't posted on her Instagram grid since December, she hasn't posted on TikTok since October, and she hasn't posted on X, formerly Twitter, since November. She did, however, address Gomez's engagement news and reacted to the birth of Kelce's brother Jason Kelce's daughter. Most recently, she "liked" a reel on Instagram of triplets asking virtual assistant Amazon Alexa to play her songs. What People Are Saying On social media, one fan's viral message shared to X, formerly Twitter, about Gomez's post sparked theories. @daylambre13 wrote in a note with 1.8 million views: "A picture with Taylor on the 12th slide ??? Are you thinking what I'm thinking". In response, @toto_13t said: "ts 12 would have 13 songs and track 12 is a featuring with selena?" TS12 is a term used by Swifties to refer to Swift's 12th studio album. @torturedtori13 added: "Taylena on TS12." @numberonegirl20 chimed in: "Selena will be part of TS12?!?!" What Happens Next It's likely fans will see more of Swift when the Chiefs' season begins, as the Grammy Award winner has often been spotted in the crowd at his games. In 2024, the NFL team's preseason kicked off in August, with their first regular season game in September. As it stands, the Chiefs' 2025 schedule has not yet been released.
Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Beyoncé's Daughter Rumi Makes Rare Public Appearance on Cowboy Carter Tour
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Rumi Carter made a rare public appearance on her Cowboy Carter world tour. Newsweek reached out to Beyoncé's representative via email for comment. The Context The tour kicked off on Monday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It lasted two hours and 45 minutes, per The Los Angeles Times, and featured songs off her Grammy Award-winning album Cowboy Carter. She also sang past hits like "Crazy in Love" and "Formation," as well as renditions of The Beatles' "Blackbird" and "The Star-Spangled Banner." Rumi Carter and her twin brother, Sir Carter, were born on June 13, 2017. While their older sister, Blue Ivy Carter, 13, is more prominently in the spotlight—often appearing with their mom onstage—Rumi Carter will occasionally step out, while Sir Carter largely prefers to stay out of the public eye. In 2019, Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, spoke out on the twins' different personalities. "The girl is really just going to rule the world, and the boy is kind of laid back and chills like the dad," she told Us Weekly at the time. Beyoncé performs during The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour at the Staples Center on December 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Beyoncé performs during The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour at the Staples Center on December 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment What To Know On Monday, Rumi Carter appeared alongside Beyoncé onstage as she sang "Protector." Pop culture news account Pop Base shared a snippet of the moment on X, formerly Twitter. "Beyoncé brings out her youngest daughter Rumi Carter at the COWBOY CARTER Tour during 'PROTECTOR,'" Pop Base captioned its post. In the clip, the 7-year-old can be seen hugging her mom before the pair hold hands and walk toward the audience. Big sister Blue Ivy Carter, meanwhile, danced behind them. "Give it up for Rumi, y'all," Beyoncé said, as the crowd cheered. At the time of publication, the post racked up more than 382,400 views. Beyoncé brings out her youngest daughter Rumi Carter at the COWBOY CARTER Tour during 'PROTECTOR.' — Pop Base (@PopBase) April 29, 2025 Rumi Carter's voice is featured at the beginning of "Protector" on Cowboy Carter. She can be heard asking Beyoncé, "Can I hear the lullaby, please?" The song appears to be a tribute to her children and motherhood. The lyrics read: "I first saw your face in your father's gaze. There's a long line of hands carryin' your name. Liftin' you up so you will be raised. Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own, I will be your projector." In an interview with Vogue in 2018, the Destiny's Child alum revealed she had a difficult second pregnancy. "I was 218 pounds the day I gave birth to Rumi and Sir. I was swollen from toxemia and had been on bed rest for over a month," she told the outlet. "My health and my babies' health were in danger, so I had an emergency C-section. We spent many weeks in the NICU." Beyoncé—whose full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles—added of Jay-Z: "My husband was a soldier and such a strong support system for me. I am proud to have been a witness to his strength and evolution as a man, a best friend and a father. I was in survival mode and did not grasp it all until months later." What People Are Saying At the time of publication, "Rumi" was trending on X, formerly Twitter, with more than 31,900 posts. X user @beyoncegarden wrote in a message with 1.3 million views: "BEYONCÉ BLUE & RUMI ALL ON STAGE I AM WEEPING." X BEYHIVE community member @writtenbytruth added in a note with over 33,500 views: "Beyoncé's kids have been scrutinized before they were even born. Seeing Rumi Blue Ivy come out so gracefully. I just.... #CowboyCarterTour." @TheLatifah posted a comment on X with more than 12,900 views: "Rumi Carter center stage right where she belongs #CowboyCarterTour." What Happens Next Beyoncé has four more shows at SoFi Stadium on May 1, May 4, May 7 and May 9, before heading to Chicago. Other stops on her Cowboy Carter tour include: New Jersey, London, Paris, Houston, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The tour is scheduled to conclude in Las Vegas in July.
